Eric, I know nothing about this radio, but it brings to mind the old adage,
"You get what you pay for."  If you buy one I hope that it works to your
expectations, but it wouldn't surprise me if it turns out to be a real
loser.


Good luck. Best 73

Alan/KD7GC


Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Eric Oyen
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 5:46 AM
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Subject: a cheap portable HF radio from china

hello guys,

I was poking around to see if there was any portable solutions for HF =
that didn't cost a mint. Here is the link to an article that is a review =
for a chinese made HF Handy talkie:

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http://yo9irf.blogspot.com/2013/03/x1m-portable-chinese-hf-transceiver.htm=
l

I would say, for $300 fully assembled (its also available as a kit for =
cheaper), it is certainly more affordable than other "portable" =
solutions. It can also be computer controlled with HRD (using the same =
command set as the Icomm IC-718 (also supported in Hamlob under linux).

-eric
n7zzt